Best Greenville County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 private elementary schools serving 10,489 students in Greenville County, SC.
The average tuition cost is $11,541, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,892.
73% of private elementary schools in Greenville County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 38
  • # Students Served: 10,489
  • Average Tuition: $11,541
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Greenville County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 38
  • # Students Served: 10,489
  • Average Tuition: $11,541
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Greenville County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Greenville County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Christ Church Episcopal School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
(3)
Abiding Peace Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
401 Batesville Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 288-4867
(3)
Map of Einstein Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
(1)
Bob Jones Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
First Presbyterian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
(3)
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Greenville Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
400 Brookfield Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 329-9884
(3)
Greenville Sda School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
1704 E North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
(2)
Hampton Park Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Baptist
875 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 370-3100
(5)
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Presbyterian
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
(6)
Map of Pleasant View Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 33 students
Baptist
110 Old Rutherford Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 877-8061
Map of St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
Catholic
311 Gower St
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
(2)
St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
(3)
St. Marys Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
Southside Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
Map of Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
3931 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Map of Veritas Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
701 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 309-0511
Abundant Life Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
630 Farrs Bridge Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 246-1055
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Greenville County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of The Sunshine House #9
Gr: K | 1 student
Daycare / Preschool
6900 White Horse Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-0332

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
40 Schools
# Students
10,489 Students
60,566 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
923 Teachers
5,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1211
(Out of 1600)
1175
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,541
$9,892
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,138
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,341
$3,721
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$23 million
$21 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.53
# American Indian Students
18 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
158 Students
1,100 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
349 Students
1,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
301 Students
3,347 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
5,768 Students
38,229 Students
% White Students
65%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,236 Students
14,694 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Greenville County, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Greenville County, SC include Christ Church Episcopal School, Veritas Preparatory School, and First Presbyterian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Greenville County?
38 private elementary schools are located in Greenville County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Greenville County?
The average tuition cost is $11,541, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $9,892.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Greenville County?
Greenville County private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Greenville County?
73% of private elementary schools in Greenville County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Greenville County are often viewed compared to one another?

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